Africa
Why is the U.S. Continuing to Engage Somalia?
We both lost our brother to war in Somalia. The least Congress could do is thoroughly debate and vote on where, when, and most importantly, why we should send our friends and family to fight and potentially die in endless conflicts.
World's Oldest Martian Meteorite Traced to Precise Crater It Came From
Named Black Beauty, it formed almost 4.5 billion years ago and adds to evidence that Mars was once habitable.
What the U.S. and Niger Have in Common
The radical right, claiming a moral and cultural high ground not so different from the traditional and religious leaders in conservative Muslim-majority Niger, has succeeded in commandeering women's reproductive rights.
An Awkward G20 Summit for the U.S.
There was no joint communique issued after the event, and the war in Ukraine took the form of the big, fat elephant in the room.
The G7 Struggles to Present a Credible Alternative to China's Belt and Road
As long as neither Congress nor European parliaments are in the mood to authorize new funding, there can be no Belt and Road alternative.
Watch: Adorable Elephant Calves Try to See Off Safari Tourists
Two adorable elephant calves tried out their tusker skills to confront a tourist safari at a South African game reserve.
For Sudan, Hope isn't a Strategy
I don't doubt that the United States wants to see a democratic Sudan. But it needs to course correct.
Trophy Hunter Found Shot to Death: 'Hunter Was Hunted'
Victim Riaan Naude had been denounced by international animal rights organizations because of the large number of wild animals that died at his hands.
Chilling Footage Shows Great White Shark Moments After Fatal Attack on Man
Eyewitnesses reported the shark attacking a swimmer at 14.09 p.m. local time. Just one minute later, the shark was caught on film.
Watch: 3D View of Stinky One-Cell Ocean Organism
Jullienella foetida can reach a size of several centimeters and has a "foul-smelling odor."
Fossils of Earliest Ancestors a Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
The Sterkfontein Caves in Johannesburg, South Africa, reveal nearly 4 million years of evolution, scientists say.
Indigenous Peoples Versus Colonial Conservation
Without decolonizing conservation, the outcome of the global effort to mitigate climate change through land conservation will likely be permanent displacement—and the possible extinction—of Indigenous peoples worldwide.
G7 Should Look to Africa for Lessons in How to Manage Multiple Crises
Africa has a long-term plan to tackle the root causes of recurrent emergencies. There are lessons here for the rich world as well.
Gathering Storm of Famine Looms Over Many Nations
Every time you take action against hunger, you show the world that you care about the hungry.
Wealthy British Hotelier Could Face Up to 20 Years in African Prison
A wealthy British hotelier and his wife are being held in a "hell hole" prison after being charged with money laundering by cops on the paradise island of Zanzibar.
Customs Dog Sniffs Out Hundreds of Endangered Seahorses at Airport
More than 800 endangered seahorses to be used as "natural viagra" by bogus healers were being smuggled through an airport.
Why an American Doctor Remained in War-Torn Sudan
Should happiness be the focus of one's life, or something deeper?
The Emergency Shortage We Aren't Talking About
We are experiencing a major crisis in the price and supply of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, or RUTF.
Lion Found Trapped in Wire Snare That Was Cutting Off His Paw
The big cat had stepped into the snare, which was becoming tighter and tighter.
Rainforest Chimpanzees Dig Wells for Water in Fascinating, Rare Behavior
This is the first time that well-digging has been observed in a group of chimpanzees living in the rainforest.
Ovarian Cancer Leading Threat to Women's Reproductive Health
Ovarian cancer is ranked among the top killers of women around the globe, especially in developing countries. Vigilance is a health necessity.
In Burkina Faso, Local Militias Take Lead in Anti-Terror Fight
The Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland is seen as a stop-gap measure to halt a spreading conflict.
Trained Rats to Be Sent Into Earthquake Debris With Tiny Backpacks
Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks outfitted with microphones so rescue teams can talk to survivors.
Fore Thought: Mabikacheche Succeeded in Bringing Golf go Rural Zimbabwe
In the wake of his death from COVID-19 last year, his children — including two former U.S. collegiate-level golf players — are continuing his work.
The U.S. Shouldn't Turn Back the Clock in Somalia
The U.S. mission in Somalia is a peripheral concern with no strategic value.
Fifteen Pounds of Rhino Horn Found in False Bottom Box
The horns from endangered black rhinos are worth more than $428,000 on the black market and were being sent to Vietnam.
Reshoring Isn't Enough
The Biden administration needs to think bigger about critical mineral supply chains.
Elephants Are Attacking Humans As Climate Change Pushes Them to the Brink
Lydia Tiller, from Save the Elephants, told Newsweek they are seeing a huge increase in the number of human and elephant conflicts across Africa.
Why is Nigeria No Longer a 'Country of Particular Concern'?
In the wake of this latest tragedy and the ongoing violence, re-designating Nigeria as a CPC should be an immediate U.S. policy objective.
Monkeypox Detected in Germany, 11 Countries Outside Africa Hit by Outbreak
The initial symptoms of Monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, chills and exhaustion. Some patients can develop a rash.